Paul Celan Quotes

Poet

Paul Celan, born on November 23, 1920, and died on April 20, 1970, was one of the greatest German poets of the 20th century. He is known for his profound poetry and unique linguistic style.

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Famous Paul Celan Quotes

“Tall poplars--human beings of this earth!”

Humans Earth Human Beings Tall

Book:Paul Celan: poems

Source: Paul Celan: poems

“There was earth inside them, and they dug.”

Earth

Book:Nineteen poems

Source: Nineteen poems

About the Author

Born: November 23, 1920
Died: April 20, 1970
Known for: Poet
Quotes: 39

Books & Sources

Collected ProseRelated source material

Glottal Stop: 101 Poems by Paul CelanRelated source material

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Paul Celan: SelectionsRelated source material

Breathturn into Timestead: The Collected Later Poetry: A Bilingual EditionRelated source material

Microlitos. Aforismos y textos en prosaRelated source material

Nineteen poemsRelated source material

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